The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the
armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all
who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining
event of the 20th Century, the memorial is a monument to the spirit,
sacrifice, and commitment of the American people. The Second World
War is the only 20th Century event commemorated on the National
Mall’s central axis.
Visiting the
Memorial
The memorial opened to the public on April 29, 2004 and was
dedicated one month later on May 29. It is located on 17th Street,
between Constitution and Independence Avenues, and is flanked by the
Washington Monument to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the
west. The memorial is operated by the National Park Service and is
open to visitors 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more
information about visiting the memorial, accessibility, parking,
directions, special events and other details, please visit the
National Park Service Web site at
www.nps.gov/nwwm or call the Park Service at (202) 619-7222.
World War
II Registry
To search the electronic World War II Registry of Americans
who contributed to the war effort, or add the name of a
loved one,
click here.
World War II
Reunion Messaging Center
To search the database for other WWII veterans who have submitted
their names, or add your own name and contact information,
click here.
WWII Memorial E-Store
A variety of high-quality memorial products are available from a
commercial vendor through the link below. All purchase and
information requests should be directed to the vendor, not the
American Battle Monuments Commission.
